4- 4 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
trol chemicals are used, you should pay particular attention to the underside of the car. Start by rinsing the car toremove dust and loose dirt. In winter, or if you have driven through mud or muddy water, be sure to thoroughly clean theunderside as well. Use a hard direct stream of water to remove accumula- tions of mud or corrosive materials.Use a good quality car-washing solu- tion and follow the manufacturer's di- rections on the package. These areavailable at your Hyundai dealer or auto parts outlet. Don't use strong house- hold detergents, gasoline, strong sol-vents or abrasive cleaning powders as these may damage the finish. Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse itfrequently and don't damage the finish by rubbing too hard. For stubborn spots, dampen them frequently and removethem a little at a time. To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff brush or soapy steel-wool scouringpad. To clean plastic wheel covers, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and water. To clean cast aluminum alloy wheels, use a mild soap or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Protect thebare-metal surfaces by cleaning, pol- ishing and waxing. Because aluminum is subject to corrosion, be sure to givealuminum alloy wheels special atten- tion in winter. If you drive on salted roads, clean the wheels thoroughly af-terwards. After washing, be sure to rinse thor- oughly. If soapy water dries on the finish, streaking will result. When the weather is warm and the humidity low, you may find it neces- sary to rinse each section immediatelyafter washing to avoid streaking. After rinsing, dry the car using a damp chamois or soft, absorbent cloth. The reason for drying the car is to remove water from the car so it will dry withoutwater spots. Don't rub, this can dam- age the finish.
If you find any nicks or scratches in thepaint, use touch-up paint to cover them to prevent corrosion. To protect thepaintwork of the car against corrosion, you must clean your Hyundai (at least once a month). Give special attentionto the removal of salt, mud and other substances on the underside of the splashboards of the car. Make sure thatthe outlets and the underside of the doors are open. Paint damage can be caused by small accumulation of tar,industrial precipitation, tree resin, in- sects and bird droppings, when not removed immediately. If water alone isnot strong enough to remove the accu- mulated dirt, use a mild car washing solution. Be sure to rinse the surfaceafter washing to remove the solution. Never allow the solution to dry on the painted surfaces.
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 29
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using the aiming screen asshown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis
of light is parallel to center line of the body and is aligned with point "P"shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the center of headlights.
G290B01TB-GAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly Replacement
G290B01HR-1
L
W
H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line
30mm (1.18 in.) Vertical line
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the
center of each headlight beam pat-tern) and the horizontal line (throughthe center of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw the horizontal paral- lel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillipsscrewdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low
beam to each vertical line with aphillips screwdriver - HORIZONTAL AIMING. HTB269
Horizontal aiming
Vertical aiming
G290A01FC-GAT HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUST- MENT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times. Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000mm (118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn on the headlight (low beam).
8. CONSUMER INFORMATION
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................... 8-2
Engine number ............................................................................... 8-2
Recommended inflation pressures ................................................... 8-3
Snow tires ........................................................................................ 8-4
Tire chains ....................................................................................... 8-4
Tire rotation ...................................................................................... 8-5
Tire balancing ................................................................................... 8-5
Tire traction ...................................................................................... 8-5
When to replace tires ....................................................................... 8-6
Spare tire and tools .......................................................................... 8-6
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CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 3
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing. I020A01A-AAT TIRE INFORMATION The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are chosen to provide the best perfor-mance for normal driving. I030A03TB-GAT RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES The tire label located in the glove box gives the tire pressures recommended for your car.
These pressures were chosen to pro-vide the most satisfactory combination of ride comfort, tire wear and stabilityunder normal conditions. Tire pres- sures should be checked at least monthly. Proper tire inflation pressuresshould be maintained for these rea- sons:
o Lower-than-recommended tire pres-
sures cause uneven tread wear and poor handling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures increase the chance ofdamage from impacts and causeuneven tread wear.
I010B02FC
HTB263
Diesel Engine
5.0Jx14 5.5Jx14 5.5Jx15 5.0Jx145.5Jx145.5Jx15
4.0Tx14 TIRE
SIZE
RIM
SIZE PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
165/65R14175/65R14 185/55R15 175/65R14 185/55R15
T105/70D14 REAR
210(30) 220(32) 420(60) FRONT
230(33) 230(33) 420(60)
UP TO 2
PERSONS UP TO
MAX. LOAD
REAR
230(33) 230(33) 420(60)
FRONT210(30)
220(32)
420(60)
ENG- INE
GASO- LINE
DIE- SEL
8- 4 CONSUMER INFORMATION
I050A01TB-GAT TIRE CHAINS Tire chains, if necessary should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are the proper size andthat they are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize tire and chain wear, donot continue to use tire chains when they are no longer needed.
I040A01S-GAT SNOW TIRES If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and havethe same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor han-dling may result. Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi) more air pressure than the pressurerecommended for the standard tires on the tire label on, or up to the maxi- mum pressure shown on the tiresidewall whichever is less. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) when your car is equipped withsnow tires.
!WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at less than 30 km/h (20 mph).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &
plastic chains.
o Don't use the tire chains in 185/ 55R 15 tire to prevent body dam-age.
o If you have noise caused by chaws contacting the body, re-tighten the chain to avoid contactwith the vehicle body.
o Retighten the chains to prevent
from a body damage after driving0.5 ~ 1 km with equipping chains.
CAUTION:
Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires are cold. That is, after the car has been parked for at least three hours and hasn't been drivenmore than 1.6 km or one mile since starting up.
o Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres-sure of other tires.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 5
I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires onyour Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years youown the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced beforebeing reinstalled on the car. I080A01A-AAT TIRE TRACTION Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are im-properly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Toreduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
I060A01FC-GAT TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). If you notice thattires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may becorrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be sure to check wheel nut tight-ness.
HA1409Spare tire WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias-ply and radial-
ply tires under any circum- stances. This may cause danger- ous handling characteristics.
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8- 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION
I100A01TB-GAT SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the fol- lowing: Spare tire and wheel Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar, Screw driver,Jack, Towing hook HTB224
WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan- gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness, steering control and traction. When replacing tires, never mixradial and bias-ply tires on the same car. If you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, they mustbe installed in sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other
than the recommended sizes maycause unusual handling charac- teristics that may cause death, serious injury or property dam-age.
o Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regard-less of the remaining tread, it is recommended that tires generally be replaced after six (6) years ofnormal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high load- ing conditions can accelerate theaging process. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure, which could lead to aloss of control and an accident involving serious injury or death.
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The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators. The tread wear indica- tors appear when the tread depth is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). The tire should be re-placed when these appear as a solid bar across two or more grooves of the tread. Always replace your tires withthose of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel's rim width and offset must meet Hyundaispecification.
I090A02S-GAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
Wear indicator
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
HGK248
INDEX 10- 5
Outside rear view mirror heater .................................. 1-75
P Parking Brake ............................................................. 1-76
Power outlet ................................................................ 1-67
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-27
Power Windows .......................................................... 1-13
RRear ashtray ............................................................... 1-68
Rear Seat ................................................................... 1-17
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ..................1-18
Rear Seat Entry .......................................................... 1-17
Rear seat warning ....................................................... 1-21
Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................... 1-65
SSeat Adjustable ................................................................ 1-13
Front ........................................................................ 1-13
Seatback Holder ......................................................... 1-79
Seat Pocket ................................................................ 1-79
Seat Warmer .............................................................. 1-20
Seat Belts
3-Point system ........................................................ 1-24
2-Point system ........................................................ 1-25
Adjustabl e height ..................................................... 1-23
Adjusting your seat belt ........................................... 1-25
Care of seat belts .................................................... 1-22
Precautions .............................................................. 1-21Smooth corneri
ng ........................................................ 2-16
Spectacle C ase .......................................................... 1-72
Speedometer .............................................................. 1-55
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Freeplay ............................................. 6-20
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ........................................... 1-83
Stereo Radio Operation (K220, K240, M280, H446) ..... 1-97, 1-102, 1-107, 1-118
Stereo Sound System ................................................ 1-95
Sun Visor .................................................................... 1-83
Sunroof ....................................................................... 1-69
Opening the sunroof ................................................ 1-69
Reseting the sunroof system ................................... 1-71
Tilting the sunroof .................................................... 1-70
T Tachometer ................................................................. 1-57
Tail gate ..................................................................... 1-78
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-9
Tires
Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ................................................ 3-6
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-7
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire .................................................................. 3-5
Traction ..................................................................... 8-5